Panda Express in Gainesville
Last inspected:
3610 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608Part of: Panda Express Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Panda Express location in Gainesville has accumulated 82 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Employee health reporting violations are a recurring pattern, cited in at least 6 inspections between 2023 and 2026, including high-priority violations appearing in the most recent inspections of February 2026 and November 2025. A complaint-based inspection on November 19, 2025 yielded 6 violations including two high-priority employee health policy and reporting violations. Three portable fire extinguisher gauge failures were documented (2017, 2018, 2023), each noted as being in the red zone. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 found 2 high-priority employee health reporting violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Panda Express in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Panda Express in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Panda Express in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Panda Express in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Panda Express in Gainesville last inspected?
- Panda Express in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Panda Express in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Panda Express in Gainesville are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Panda Express in Gainesville had?
- Panda Express in Gainesville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Panda Express in Gainesville find?
- Panda Express in Gainesville was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Panda Express in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Panda Express in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Panda Express in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Panda Express in Gainesville has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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